Hulu’s beloved mystery-comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’, starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, secured a sixth season renewal on October 28, 2025, hours after its Season 5 finale. The announcement, igniting 800K #OnlyMurdersS6 X mentions, sets the quirky trio—Charles, Oliver, and Mabel—for a London-based murder probe tied to Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). With 10 episodes slated for 2026, Hulu’s top comedy, boasting 20 Emmys and 1.5 billion minutes viewed, continues to dominate the $100 billion U.S. media landscape, captivating 300 million global streamers.
The Build-Up: Arconia’s Global Leap Post-Finale
Since its 2021 debut, ‘Only Murders’ has enthralled with Arconia murders, from Bunny Folger’s death to Season 5’s doorman twist. Co-creators John Hoffman and Steve Martin teased a London arc in September 2025, with the October 28 finale revealing Cinda’s U.K.-linked podcast murder. Hulu’s quick renewal, fueled by a 25% viewership spike (Nielsen), capitalizes on the show’s 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Gomez, Martin, and Short, also producers, championed the shift, with Hoffman noting, “London’s fog awaits our sleuths,” as pre-production eyes a spring 2026 start amid rising costs.
Hoffman’s Vision: Murder, Mystery, and British Flair
Hoffman told Deadline, “Season 6 explores Cinda’s London past—a royal-linked victim tests our trio’s wits.” Gomez’s Mabel, Martin’s Charles, and Short’s Oliver will unravel Fey’s cunning producer’s demise, with Meryl Streep’s Loretta returning. “Think pub brawls and podcast betrayals,” Short posted on Instagram, hitting 2 million likes. Filming in London promises cinematic grit, with rumors of U.K. guest stars. The 10-episode season, backed by Hulu’s $10 million-per-season budget, blends cozy whodunit with global stakes, maintaining the series’ sharp humor and red herrings.
Fan Buzz and Streaming Impact
#OnlyMurdersS6 soared to 800K X mentions, with fans cheering, “Mabel in London? Iconic!” A Gomez-led trailer tease garnered 500K views. The Hollywood Reporter called it “Hulu’s safest bet,” as originals drive 40% subscriber retention (Parrot Analytics). Fans on X raved, “Charles and Oliver in Big Ben chaos—take my money!” while Streep’s arc fuels cameo buzz. In a post-strike market, the renewal underscores comedy’s pull, with Season 6 projected to hit 2 billion minutes viewed, amplifying Gomez’s cultural clout and Martin-Short’s timeless charm.
A Transatlantic Mystery Awaits
‘Only Murders in the Building’s sixth season isn’t just a renewal—it’s a bold new chapter. As Gomez, Martin, and Short chase clues across London, it asks: Can their sleuthing charm conquer new shores? The answer, laced with wit and murder, is a resounding yes, ensuring TV’s quirkiest trio endures.
-By Manoj H